Alexander Schwabe (1824 - 1872)

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Alexander Schwabe

Alexander Schwabe (Russian: Александр Петрович Швабе) was a Russian painter known for his detailed and vivid hunting scenes and animal portraits. Born in 1824, Schwabe became a prominent artist of his time, specializing in depicting animals in their natural settings. His works often featured horses, dogs, and scenes of hunts, reflecting his deep passion for nature and wildlife.

Schwabe's career began with commissions from the Russian Imperial family, which significantly boosted his reputation. He painted numerous portraits of prized horses and hunting dogs for Emperor Nicholas I and other members of the aristocracy. His notable works include "Horses with a Shepherd and a Dog" (1850), "Deer Hunt in the Vicinity of Gatchina" (1860), and "Wolves Attacking a Herd of Horses" (1863). These pieces showcased his ability to capture the dynamic movement and energy of animals in action​.

In addition to his paintings, Schwabe was recognized for his academic contributions. In 1861, he was appointed as a professor at the Imperial Academy of Arts, reflecting his influence and expertise in animal painting. His works were frequently exhibited in academic shows between 1844 and 1863, and many of his paintings are now housed in prestigious collections, such as the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow and the Gatchina Palace​.

For collectors and art enthusiasts, Alexander Schwabe's paintings offer a captivating glimpse into 19th-century Russian aristocratic life and their passion for hunting and nature. To stay updated on new sales and auction events related to Alexander Schwabe's works, sign up for our updates.

Date and place of birt:1824, Riga, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:1872, Tallinn, Russian Empire
Nationality:Latvia, Russia, Estonia, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XIX century
Specialization:Animalist, Artist, Painter, Portraitist
Art school / group:Russian school
Genre:Animalistic, Parade portrait
Art style:Realism, Romanticism

Creators Latvia

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Emil Schultz-Riga (1872 - 1931)
Emil Schultz-Riga
1872 - 1931
Janis Avotins (1981)
Janis Avotins
1981
Oto Skulme (1889 - 1967)
Oto Skulme
1889 - 1967
Normunds Braslins (1962)
Normunds Braslins
1962
Sergey Arsen'evich Vinogradov (1869 - 1938)
Sergey Arsen'evich Vinogradov
1869 - 1938
Vladimir Dmitrievich Dukhovlinov (1950)
Vladimir Dmitrievich Dukhovlinov
1950
Indulis Zariņš (1929 - 1997)
Indulis Zariņš
1929 - 1997
Raimonds Staprans (1926)
Raimonds Staprans
1926
Martins Krumins (1900 - 1992)
Martins Krumins
1900 - 1992
Gustav Gustavovich Klutsis (1895 - 1938)
Gustav Gustavovich Klutsis
1895 - 1938
Boriss Bērziņš (1930 - 2002)
Boriss Bērziņš
1930 - 2002
Ella Kruglyanskaya (1978)
Ella Kruglyanskaya
1978
Arthur Vladimirovich Fonvizin (1883 - 1973)
Arthur Vladimirovich Fonvizin
1883 - 1973
Eduard Yanovich Brentsens (1885 - 1929)
Eduard Yanovich Brentsens
1885 - 1929
Naum L'vovich Aronson (1872 - 1943)
Naum L'vovich Aronson
1872 - 1943

Creators Realism

Marina Vladimirovna Denisenko (1923 - 2016)
Marina Vladimirovna Denisenko
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Hermanus van Brüssel (1763 - 1815)
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Alfred Wordsworth Thompson (1840 - 1896)
Alfred Wordsworth Thompson
1840 - 1896
Carlo Ignazio Pozzi (1786 - 1842)
Carlo Ignazio Pozzi
1786 - 1842
Émile Charles Joseph Loubon (1809 - 1863)
Émile Charles Joseph Loubon
1809 - 1863
John Newbott (1805 - 1867)
John Newbott
1805 - 1867
Josef Eduard Flüggen (1842 - 1906)
Josef Eduard Flüggen
1842 - 1906
Eugène Siberdt (1851 - 1931)
Eugène Siberdt
1851 - 1931
Franciszek Theodore Eismond (1859 - 1931)
Franciszek Theodore Eismond
1859 - 1931
Charles Lees (1800 - 1880)
Charles Lees
1800 - 1880
Euphémie Muraton (1836 - 1914)
Euphémie Muraton
1836 - 1914
Christian Zacho (1843 - 1913)
Christian Zacho
1843 - 1913
Alois Kirnig (1840 - 1911)
Alois Kirnig
1840 - 1911
Ludwig Albrecht Schuster (1824 - 1905)
Ludwig Albrecht Schuster
1824 - 1905
Arsen Albertovich Avetisyan (1971 - 2004)
Arsen Albertovich Avetisyan
1971 - 2004
George Luks (1867 - 1933)
George Luks
1867 - 1933
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